WHAT LEVEL SURFER AM I?

Knowing what ability level you are will help you select the best experience possible when you visit us at Fistral Beach Surf School.

There is such a range of skills within surfing we know that each surfer is an individual, our level system tries to help you identify where you will receive the most relevant coaching.

At Fistral Beach Surf School we have coaching available for every ability of surfer: beginner, improver, intermediate & advanced. Whether you would prefer to join us for a series of lessons, a weekend or a coaching course we can help match your ability to the most relevant coaching packages we offer.

All our instructors are qualified beach lifeguards and ISA surf instructors with a real passion for surfing.

BEGINNER

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUNDATIONS OF SURFING

Our beginner-level coaching introduces you to fundamental surfing skills. The coaching takes place in the white water: remaining within your depth allows you to build confidence and master board control, how to select and catch waves, paddle into broken waves, alongside different methods of getting to your feet.

SUITABLE FOR

If you have limited or no previous surfing experience, if you are unsure about how to catch waves, where to position yourself on a surfboard or any techniques of standing up our beginner level coaching lessons will be the perfect classes to progress your surfing.

AVAILABLE COURSES

IMPROVER

BUILDING ON YOUR CORE SURFING SKILLS

Our improver-level coaching builds on the skills you have already been introduced to. Coaching most commonly takes place in the water-water: refining your white-water wave selection, a larger range of equipment, introducing turning and learning about weight distribution.

SUITABLE FOR

Surfers with some previous experience who want to develop the beginner skills they have been introduced to. If you understand where to position yourself to catch waves and how to get to your feet; but want to refine this movement and start building on turning your board then our improver-level lessons are the perfect stepping stone for your surfing.

AVAILABLE COURSES

IMPROVER PLUS

CATCHING YOUR FIRST GREEN WAVE

The improver plus level will set you up for paddling, positioning and catching the unbroken waves. You will gain the knowledge to identify the safest areas to paddle out and understand surfing etiquette when out in the line-up. You will learn and practice the many paddling out techniques specific to your surfboard and surf conditions.

 

SUITABLE FOR

Consistent surfers, looking to get out of the white water and take the big step to get out the back. You must be comfortable surfing independently and be a confident swimmer. Skills such as weight distribution, turning and full pop up are needed to make the most out of this class.

AVAILABLE COURSES

INTERMEDIATE

INTRODUCING BASIC MANOUVRES

Our intermediate sessions will help you develop specific maneuvers such as bottom turns, cut-backs and carves. You will analyse the wave and identify what sections to carry out the turns with speed, power and flow.

SUITABLE FOR

You will need to be able to surf independently in 3ft plus surf and consistently catch green waves and generate speed down the line. Have a full understanding of surfing etiquette and basic surfboard knowledge. This includes longboard and shortboard riders.

AVAILABLE COURSES

ADVANCED

GENERATING SPEED AND COMBINING TURNS

The advanced lessons are very specific to your ability and level. This can include a range of skills for competitive events and learning advanced maneuvers. We use video analysis and surf simulation drills to perfect your skills and combine turns.

SUITABLE FOR

Surfers that are looking to compete and bring their surfing to their very best.

AVAILABLE COURSES

INCLUSIONS

  • EXPERT COACHING

    Our enthusiastic surf coaches provide expert tuition to help progress your surfing ability.

  • EQUIPMENT

    All equipment is included in your lesson, you can extend this all-day if you want to keep surfing!

  • CHANGING ROOMS & SHOWERS

    With changing rooms and hot showers at the beach it could not be easier.

  • SECURE STORAGE

    With secure storage all of your belongings can be left with us when you are in the water.

  • LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

    Perfectly located as the only surf school based on Fistral Beach.

  • DISCOUNTED HIRE

    If you want to extend your equipment use after your lesson receive discounted rates

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